Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 5, 2019 As an interim minister, Jerrie Barber has become very well acquainted with leaving congregations. He and his wife have served 8 congregations in the last 12 years through that important interim work. Today, he joins Robert to discuss the five things a leaving preacher […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Dale Hubbert has worked in financial services for several years, and he is currently employed by a wealth management firm in Madison, AL. Dale is a father of three children and grandfather of 4. He also has experience in being a preacher and in […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 22, 2019 Wayne Rodgers discusses the heart of the gospel that we preach, and encourages all preachers to maintain focus in our sermons. “We’re not just preparing sermons to get up and preach,” Wayne says, “we’re studying to change ourselves.” Links Eastside church of Christ (Maryville, […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 15, 2019 A preacher fills not just one role, but an abundance of roles within a local congregation. Phil Sanders served as a local minister for 38 years, and he joins Robert today to discuss how we can help the church understand our place in the […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 8, 2019 Welcome to season 10 of Preachers in Training! We begin this season with a listener request. Could being too polished make you less effective? Bill Burk and Robert Hatfield weigh the pros and cons of polish and passion on this episode. “A preacher needs […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 18 for Thursday, May 23, 2019 Steve Higginbotham, preacher for the Karns church of Christ and instructor for the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies, offers three practical things to consider when there are people who don’t seem to like you as the preacher. “Those who dislike us are more than […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 17 for Thursday, May 16, 2019 On this episode of Preachers in Training, we study humility from a man who modeled it so well. Tom Holland went on to his reward a few weeks ago. We are indebted to the Memphis School of Preaching for allowing us to feature this […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 16 for Thursday, May 2, 2019 This week’s listener-requested topic deals with preachers coordinating with song leaders to plan a worship service that coordinates around a central theme. Gary Jenkins, co-host of Bountiful: the Heart of Money Management and Late Night at TLN, is a wonderful song leader for the […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 15 for Thursday, April 25, 2019 In order to engage our culture while preaching the whole counsel of God, preachers must educate themselves on cultural trends, including scientific beliefs of the day. Dr. Jeff Miller, this week’s guest, spends most of his time speaking and writing to defend the truth […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 14 for Thursday, April 18, 2019 It’s Monday morning, and you’re descending from the spiritual high that was Sunday. Or, perhaps you’re trying to bring yourself back up after a difficult day ministering to God’s people. From whichever perspective, you may find yourself asking, “Now what do I do?” Jon […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 13 for Thursday, April 11, 2019 As preachers, we are tasked with the solemn responsibility to minister to everyone – not merely to those with whom we can more easily relate or to those who are closer to our age. How can we work with and serve Christians of other […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 4, 2019 We hear from a lot of listeners who are “bi-vocational;” they work another job in addition to their preaching responsibilities. Denny Howell has been involved in “bi-vocational ministry” for quite some time (which means he actually has two full-time jobs!). On this episode, Denny […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 11 for Thursday, March 28, 2019 Hiram Kemp is an extremely busy preacher. On this week’s episode, Hiram shares his weekly workflow, providing details on how he keeps up with his studies, teaching, preaching, and other areas of ministry while also being a husband and father. Episode highlights include: null […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 10 for Thursday, March 21, 2019 On this episode, Robert shares a recording from the 2019 GATHER Conference, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Zack Martin, the preacher for the Cedar Springs church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky, spoke at GATHER 2019 on “Leading God’s People Deeper Into the Word.” The lesson […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 14, 2019 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert to walk through 2 Timothy. They make special applications for preachers. By noticing Paul’s “but you” passages (NKJV), we observe that Timothy was to be peculiar in his ministry. Episode Highlights: “Difficulties don’t […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 7, 2019 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert to walk through 2 Timothy. They make special applications for preachers. Paul repeatedly mentions “foolish questions” in 2 Timothy 3. In so doing, he gives Timothy a requirement, a risk, and the result […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 28, 2019 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert to walk through 2 Timothy. They make special applications for preachers. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul tells Timothy to expect persecution and opposition. He prepares Timothy to endure in the ministry by reminding […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 21, 2019 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert to walk through 2 Timothy. They make special applications for preachers. In 2 Timothy 1, Paul addresses the situation Timothy was facing, and offers two vital solutions. Episode Highlights: “Success is a lot […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 14, 2019 Adam Faughn and Robert walk through 1 Timothy, making applications especially for preachers. Links Adam, and other members of his family, write regularly at A Legacy of Faith We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 7, 2019 Adam Faughn and Robert walk through 1 Timothy, making applications especially for preachers. Links Adam, and other members of his family, write regularly at A Legacy of Faith We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links